Exhibition Self Talking by Jeehye Song at Gallery Muuntotila
The paintings in this collection are set in dreamy, cozy, and private spaces, often portraying figures in ambiguous, surreal physicality. This blend of the familiar and the mysterious challenges viewers to see beyond the surface, uncovering the irony and melancholy that lie beneath initial impressions. The use of humor in these works acts as a bridge, making the art more approachable and engaging.
Song's technique of employing the picture-in-picture method creates layered worlds within the paintings, inviting viewers to immerse themselves deeply and discover the hidden aspects of each scene. This approach not only strengthens the dramaturgy of the works but also evokes questions about the perception of normality and reality.
The meticulous execution of these settings through a painterly aesthetic allows the audience to connect personally with the art, encouraging a dialogue within themselves about the norms and realities they perceive. Inspired by the mundane, Song's collection transforms the ordinary into something extraordinary, making the invisible visible and challenging viewers to find inspiration everywhere.
Through "Self Talking," Jeehye Song invites us to explore the complexities of our emotions and perceptions, engaging in a profound and playful self-reflection.
Born in 1991 in Seoul, KR, Jeehye Song is an artist based in Düsseldorf, Germany. She graduated from the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, where she studied under Prof. Andreas Schulze. Song's art, known for blending everyday objects with enigmatic elements, explores themes of ambiguity, restlessness, and self-reflection.
Song has received several prestigious awards, including the Friedrich-Vordemberge-Scholarship Residency and the German-Finnish Artist Exchange Residency, both in 2024. Her work has been exhibited internationally, with notable solo shows like “Head in the sand" in Aalborg, Denmark, and "I'm Burning" in Cologne, Germany.
